1. Challenges of the 21st Century
2000-Present

2. Political Polarization
2000 Election
Bush v Gore

3. George W. Bush: Domestic Policies
Tax Cuts
Education and Health Reform
Economic bubbles and corruption

4. Foreign Policy The War on Terror Roots of Terrorism Early attacks 9/11
War in Afghanistan
Homeland Security
Iraq War
Operation Iraqi Freedom

5. Second Term 2004 Election More War Washington politics
The Great Recession

6. Obama 2009-2013 Election of 2008 Economic Stimulus Health Care
Budget deficits

7. Tea Party and 2010 Mid-term elections
Gridlock

8. Foreign Policy Iraq Afghanistan Death of Osama Bin Laden Arab Spring
Asia and Europe

9. 2012 Election and Second Term
Budget
Gun violence
Terrorism in Boston
Foreign Policy

10. Roberts Court

11. Roberts Court Affirmative action Voting Rights Elections and money
Environment
Gay rights and same-sex marriage
Gun rights
Immigration
Healthcare